Franklin County Health Data
Franklin County, Indiana
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
70/100
Average
Life Expectancy
76.6 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.3%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
76.6 yr
State avg 75.1 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.3%
State avg 8.4%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
70
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
35
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
15.9%
State avg 18.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
4.4
per 100K residentsCDC: 70.0 per 100K
Dentists
8.7
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
4.4
per 100K residents
Provider counts from CMS NPPES (National Provider Identifier Registry). Data current as of 2026.
Chronic Disease & Behavioral Health
These prevalence estimates come from the CDC PLACES program (Population-Level Analysis and Community Estimates), which combines BRFSS survey data with statistical modeling to produce county-level rates. Estimates are age-adjusted to enable fair comparisons across counties with different age distributions. Use them to spot where Franklin County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Franklin | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 40.5% | 39.8% | 37.6% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 10.7% | 11.3% | 11.2% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 34.2% | 34.7% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 26.8% | 26.7% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Franklin | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 17.1% | 17.6% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 18.9% | 17.9% | 17.8% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.3% | 25.2% | 27.0% | 0.9 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Franklin | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 77.7% | 77.6% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 64.3% | 59.5% | 57.3% | 4.8 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 77.4% | 74.2% | 73.3% | 3.2 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Franklin | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.0% | 19.2% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 34.9% | 37.6% | 37.3% | 2.7 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Franklin County nationally on dental visit (past year).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Franklin County Mental Health Provider Access Trails National Median
Health data brief for Franklin County, Indiana.
Franklin County has 35 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, significantly lower than the national median of 250 per 100,000. The county has 70 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, matching the national median. Life expectancy is 76.6 years, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 75.1 years but lower than the national average of 77 years. Additionally, 15.9% of adults in the county report being in poor or fair health, which is lower than the national average of 17%. The uninsured rate in the county is 7.3%, which is lower than the state rate of 8.4% and the national average of 10%. Examine state-level data for a broader comparison.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
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Data Sources
Health data sourced from the County Health Rankings & Roadmaps, a collaboration between the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute.
Data is informational only. Not medical or health advice. Coverage varies by county and reporting year.